The Job Market- Although the job market has improved somewhat in the past couple of years, it definitely isn’t what it used to be. This means there are going to be many more unemployed individuals looking for a job, and many of the job seekers have experience. People who have just gotten out of school will be competing right alongside job applicants with years of experience, and most likely, the people who have had experience will get the job. Solution – Not only is the military hiring but the military is actually increasing its numbers over the next several years. Each branch of the service is hiring more individuals this year than it did last year. No experience is necessary and all entry-level jobs come with great pay and benefits!
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Rising Cost of College – College costs are at an all time high right now and continue to climb, which means two things, either the 18 year olds obtain tens of thousands of dollars in student loans to get their degrees and start out in a financial hole or they spend the family inheritance to get their degree. In other words: TO GO TO COLLEGE YOU NEED LOTS OF MONEY. Solution – The Military’s Tuition assistance program pays up to 100% of the first $4500 each year of tuition costs while serving on active duty. In addition there is the MGIB and the Post 9/11 G.I Billt. In addition each service has unique programs to help pay for the costs of education.
2.) Your Life is at Stake
When soldiers go to war, they are risking their lives for their country. It is the biggest sacrifice that anyone can make. If a soldier lives and makes it back to the states, it's unlikely that a soldier will receive a heroes welcome. Unfortunately, most Americans are too busy with their own lives to notice what a soldier has sacrificed for there freedom.
Health Care – The costs of health care have skyrocketed over the past several years making it almost unobtainable for the average American. Having no health care can be very stressful, even more so if the person serving wishes to have a family but has no coverage.
Solution - The military has a great health care plan for individuals and families. How about full coverage with little or no costs to service members or their families. Top-notch health care for free, it doesn’t get much better than that.
1.) Joining the Military is a Serious Commitment
Once a commitment is made and a contract is signed, there is no turning back. Your life is in the hands of the military for your 2 to 8 year contracted agreement period. If you decide to join the military, I would advise you to commit to a short term the first time to see if you like being in the military.
People want to own a home someday! - Getting approved for home loans or college tuition has become increasingly harder. Getting approved for other loans, for cars, boats, motorcycles, ect., isn’t much easier these days either.
Solution - Military service men and women have a unique avenue to obtain home loans through the Veteran’s Administration. Also lenders generally will extend credit to military members for other loans because of the job stability and guaranteed pay the military member has.
3.) Soldiers Can End Up With Life Long Physical and Mental Injuries
Many soldiers have to live with life long physical injuries. The loss of a limb or two limbs is the most obvious example. Soldiers can also face life long mental difficulties. The constant stress of being in the military, watching fellow battle buddies die, living with the terror of battle, possible sexual assault if female, etc.
1.) Financial Benefits
Although, a soldier's pay is not great, the benefits are. The GI Bill will help a soldier pay for their education. Housing is paid for. Single soldiers usually live in the barracks. Families live in homes. Thirty days vacation a year is a nice benefit. Moving expenses are covered and soldiers can eat for free in the chow hall. If a soldier serves for 20 years, retirement benefits are also nice.
4.) Soldiers Can End Up With Life Long Physical and Mental Injuries
Many soldiers have to live with life long physical injuries. The loss of a limb or two limbs is the most obvious example. Soldiers can also face life long mental difficulties. The constant stress of being in the military, watching fellow battle buddies die, living with the terror of battle, possible sexual assault if female, etc.
2.) Community
Being in the military can be like being adopted by a huge family. The social benefits of being in the military are really worthwhile. Soldiers have each others backs and friendships made in the military can be life long. According to Wikipidia, comrade means "friend", "colleague", or "ally". Soldiers have the opportunity to meet many comrades in the military.
5.) The Military Can Be Both Extremely Stressful and Boring at Times.
Many people are surprised to hear that the military can be boring at times. Being put on guard duty for four hours by yourself in the woods can be boring. Even if you have a buddy with you it can get old. How many soldiers want to spend 4 hours talking to the same person while laying on their stomachs, looking for the enemy, and holding a rifle? Did I mention your really not supposed to be talking to your buddy.
The military can also be stressful. If a soldier gets sick while in the military, a soldier can't call in. Soldiers have to report to their doctor and if the doctor say you are well enough to go to work you better get there pronto. If your injured, you can lose your job. Soldiers have to maintain a certain weight or lose their job.
3.) Health Care and Life Insurance
Free health care is available in the military. Many veterans with low income also get free health care once they get out of the military. Life insurance policies with very cheap rates for up to $250,000 worth of coverage.
Under most circumstances, you have no real choices about where you will be sent or the type of work you may be asked to do. You might find yourself in an office, or on the front lines.
4.) Travel the U.S. and the World for Free
If you stay in the military long enough you will probably see much of the U.S. and the world (at least where soldiers are stationed abroad) for free.
5. Training
Some of the training the military provides is fun. I enjoyed the obstacle courses, weapons training, and riding in a C-130 and a Black hawk.
While in the military, you'll probably have the chance to learn extremely useful computer, logistical, and mechanical skills. You may also have the opportunity to travel, allowing you to learn about other countries and cultures.
Solution – Not only is the military hiring but the military is actually increasing its numbers over the next several years. Each branch of the service is hiring more individuals this year than it did last year. No experience is necessary and all entry-level jobs come with great pay and benefits!
Solution – The Military’s Tuition assistance program pays up to 100% of the first $4500 each year of tuition costs while serving on active duty. In addition there is the MGIB and the Post 9/11 G.I Billt.
In addition each service has unique programs to help pay for the costs of education.
When soldiers go to war, they are risking their lives for their country. It is the biggest sacrifice that anyone can make. If a soldier lives and makes it back to the states, it's unlikely that a soldier will receive a heroes welcome. Unfortunately, most Americans are too busy with their own lives to notice what a soldier has sacrificed for there freedom.
Once a commitment is made and a contract is signed, there is no turning back. Your life is in the hands of the military for your 2 to 8 year contracted agreement period. If you decide to join the military, I would advise you to commit to a short term the first time to see if you like being in the military.
Many soldiers have to live with life long physical injuries. The loss of a limb or two limbs is the most obvious example. Soldiers can also face life long mental difficulties. The constant stress of being in the military, watching fellow battle buddies die, living with the terror of battle, possible sexual assault if female, etc.
Although, a soldier's pay is not great, the benefits are. The GI Bill will help a soldier pay for their education. Housing is paid for. Single soldiers usually live in the barracks. Families live in homes. Thirty days vacation a year is a nice benefit. Moving expenses are covered and soldiers can eat for free in the chow hall. If a soldier serves for 20 years, retirement benefits are also nice.
Many soldiers have to live with life long physical injuries. The loss of a limb or two limbs is the most obvious example. Soldiers can also face life long mental difficulties. The constant stress of being in the military, watching fellow battle buddies die, living with the terror of battle, possible sexual assault if female, etc.
Being in the military can be like being adopted by a huge family. The social benefits of being in the military are really worthwhile. Soldiers have each others backs and friendships made in the military can be life long. According to Wikipidia, comrade means "friend", "colleague", or "ally". Soldiers have the opportunity to meet many comrades in the military.
Many people are surprised to hear that the military can be boring at times. Being put on guard duty for four hours by yourself in the woods can be boring. Even if you have a buddy with you it can get old. How many soldiers want to spend 4 hours talking to the same person while laying on their stomachs, looking for the enemy, and holding a rifle? Did I mention your really not supposed to be talking to your buddy.
The military can also be stressful. If a soldier gets sick while in the military, a soldier can't call in. Soldiers have to report to their doctor and if the doctor say you are well enough to go to work you better get there pronto. If your injured, you can lose your job. Soldiers have to maintain a certain weight or lose their job.
Free health care is available in the military. Many veterans with low income also get free health care once they get out of the military. Life insurance policies with very cheap rates for up to $250,000 worth of coverage.
If you stay in the military long enough you will probably see much of the U.S. and the world (at least where soldiers are stationed abroad) for free.
Some of the training the military provides is fun. I enjoyed the obstacle courses, weapons training, and riding in a C-130 and a Black hawk.